On July 6, the 148 meter long, 18315 dwt bulk carrier Aroyat (IMO: 9151395) allided with the canal wall in the Kiel Canal at Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Aroyat was enroute to Beira from Kaliningrad when it struck the center canal wall on the north lock at Brunsbüttel. No reports of injuries or pollution released. Reports state the Aroyat was allowed to proceed an hour later under its own power.
On June 26, the 81 meter long, 2450 dwt cargo vessel Dolfijn allided with wooden pilings on a pier at the outer lock in Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Dolfijn was approaching the southern lock when strong currents pull the cargo vessel onto the pilings. The vessel sustained scratches to its paint while the pilings sustained minor damage. The Dolfijn was allowed to proceed on its journey. No reports of injuries or pollution released.
On May 22, the 118 meter long, 6850 dwt container ship Elisabeth caught fire on the Kiel Canal near Brunsbüttel, Germany. The Elisabeth was proceeding to Hamburg from Settin when a fire broke out in the vessel’s stack. Soot had accumulated and had ignited inside the funnel. The crew quickly responded and was able to contain the blaze until the local fire brigade arrived. The fire brigade was able to to extinguish the blaze. Reports state there was just minor damage to the stack. After an inspection, the Elisabeth was allowed to proceed on its voyage an hour later. No reports of injuries or pollution released.